Asparagus

[Elemental]

I have never tried this before but bought some spears to try.

How should i cook it tomorrow so it goes with chicken and is SnS friendly?

 

[norwegian girl]

I just quickly boil asparagus, it is my favourite veggie in the whole world! However I have not been having any veg with my packs, I will start that next week.

 

[gunpowd3r]

steam it for about 5 mins till it is tender and still bright green, a fork should go through it easily. Love asparagus

 

[MiniMoosh]

May sound silly, but what does asparagus taste like? I imagine it similar to tenderstem brocoli!

 

[BordersGirl]

Don't think it tastes like broccoli moosh. Not quite sure how to describe it. I usually buy the frozen ones for convenience and then microwave them for a couple of minutes. Not as good as fresh in my opinion but only the very freshest taste decent - the older ones can be a bit woody.

 

[MiniMoosh]

Thanks BG, I hate trying new things and am incredibly fussy so I worry about wasting money! Stupid of me really, I need to live more I think!

 

[BordersGirl]

Go on moosh, push the boat out and taste all those approved veggies you've never had

 

[MiniMoosh]

Lets see-

never tried- Asparagus, Fennel, Gherkins (except in maccy ds!) Green Peppers, Shallots, Spinach, Yellow Peppers.

I really like- Lettuce, Broccoli, Celery, Cucumber, Rocket Salad, White Cabbage

Truly hate- Leeks, Mushrooms, Swede,

Don't care for- Spring Onions, Watercress

So may take a while to get through them! Plus I heard there was a revised list with cauliflower on? If so, well I love that too!

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[ItIsLucy]

Plus I heard there was a revised list with cauliflower on? If so, well I love that too!

That was from me. I emailed the other day about something else and while I was at it asked about cauliflower. Rob said they were revising the veggie list and cauliflower would be on it.

 

[gunpowd3r]

Asparagus makes your pee smell lol i remember first time we had it i thought i had a bladder infection till i checked on the trusty old internet that weird smelling pee is normal but not everyone has it or can smell it......oood bit like ketosis mouth then.

I am so tempted to buy gherkins and crunch the lot just for the pickiliness

I don't see why we arent allowed red peppers also as carb wise they are the same as green?

 

[Emmzi]

gherkins are fab for putting in your salads, nice and sharp and briney so you don't miss salad dressing! just need to check they are not the ones is sugar, I get mine from the polish section in the fridge in a plastic pouch. mmmm!

ooh, cauliflower mash back on the menu then!

 

[Emmzi]

gunpowder, red peppers are higher in sugar.